WASHINGTON CAPITALS NEWS

Capitals face tough task on road vs. Canucks The Washington Capitals look to build some momentum when they visit the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday night.With a 2-1 win over the Seattle...

MARCH 16, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Game Three of Homestand has Alex Ovechkin and the Caps Coming to Town | Vancouver Canucks It is going to be another rocking Saturday night at Rogers Arena as the Vancouver Canucks (42-17-8) will host the Washington Capitals (31-25...

MARCH 15, 2024 • NHL.COM

Oshie of Capitals set to celebrate 'a hard 1,000 games' in NHL | NHL.com Forward has persevered through challenges, injuries on way to well-earned milestone

MARCH 15, 2024 • NHL.COM

Oilers take on the Avalanche following Hyman's hat trick

The Edmonton Oilers host the Colorado Avalanche after Zach Hyman's hat trick against the Washington Capitals in the Oilers' 7-2 win

MARCH 15, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Capitals visit the Western Conference-leading Canucks

The Western Conference-leading Vancouver Canucks face the Washington Capitals

MARCH 15, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

With their 'backs against the wall,' Capitals seize the moment in Seattle Connor McMichael’s breakaway goal in the third period helped the reeling Caps regain their footing with a 2-1 victory over the Kraken to hal...

MARCH 15, 2024 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

McMichael breaks tie in 3rd to help Capitals edge Kraken | NHL.com Scores at 11:36, Lindgren makes 23 saves for Washington; Seattle drops 3rd in row

MARCH 15, 2024 • NHL.COM

Chasing wild-card berth, Capitals clip Kraken Connor McMichael scored on a breakaway at 11:36 of the third period, breaking a tie and giving the Washington Capitals a 2-1 victory against...

MARCH 15, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Chasing wild-card berth, Capitals clip Kraken Connor McMichael scored on a breakaway at 11:36 of the third period, breaking a tie and giving the Washington Capitals a 2-1 victory against...

MARCH 15, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Connor McMichael scores on a breakaway in 3rd period to give Capitals a 2-1 win over Kraken Connor McMichael scored on a breakaway with 8:24 left in the game, and the Washington Capitals gained ground in their bid for a playoff spot...

MARCH 15, 2024 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Connor McMichael - Scores on breakaway McMichael scored a goal on three shots in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Kraken.

Impact McMichael has tallied in back-to-back contests after enduring a six-game point drought. His goal Thursday was the game-winner, scored on a breakaway after a failed drop pass by Seattle winger Andre Burakovsky. McMichael is up to 14 goals, 26 points, 112 shots on net, 33 hits, 32 blocked shots and a minus-15 rating through 63 appearances. It's not quite a breakout campaign, but the 23-year-old will continue to have solid appeal in deeper fantasy formats as long as he maintains a top-six role.

MARCH 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

T.J. Oshie - Gets favorable bounce Oshie scored a power-play goal and added two PIM in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Kraken.

Impact Oshie's goal was less a product of his own work and more a result of good fortune, as Joey Daccord's clearing attempt bounced off the forward and in for the opening goal. This was Oshie's third game back from an upper-body injury that kept him out of the lineup for seven contests. He's up to 11 tallies, 19 points, 78 shots on net, 63 hits, 40 blocked shots, 42 PIM and a minus-10 rating through 41 appearances. The Capitals have used a multitude of line combinations, but Oshie should be good for top-six minutes and power-play time as long as he can stay healthy.

MARCH 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Charlie Lindgren - Wins low-scoring battle Lindgren stopped 23 of 24 shots in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Kraken.

Impact The lone goal against Lindgren was Oliver Bjorkstrand's power-play marker in the third period. This was Lindgren's fourth win in his last seven outings, and the fourth time in that span he's allowed two or fewer goals. He improved to 16-11-5 with a 2.66 GAA and a .913 save percentage through 34 appearances. He continues to handle a starter's workload, though the Capitals have a tough test ahead Saturday in Vancouver.

MARCH 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

What time does the Washington Capitals vs. Seattle Kraken game start? Washington will make a stop in Seattle on Thursday, March 14, in what will be the third of a five-game western road trip.

MARCH 15, 2024 • PENNLIVE.COM

Aliaksei Protas - Ready to play Thursday Protas (lower body) is set to play Thursday versus Seattle, per Sammi Silber of The Hockey News.

Impact Protas has five goals and 28 points in 62 contests this season. With the 23-year-old drawing back into the lineup following a one-game absence, Nicolas Aube-Kubel is expected to be a healthy scratch.

MARCH 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Charlie Lindgren - Starting versus Kraken Lindgren will guard the road goal versus the Kraken on Thursday, Sammi Silber of The Hockey News reports.

Impact Lindgren will get the second half of a back-to-back after Darcy Kuemper was tagged for seven goals in a loss to the Oilers on Wednesday. Prior to Wednesday, Lindgren had started six games in a row, going 3-3-0 with a 3.02 GAA and a .901 save percentage in that span. The Kraken don't have much of an offense, but the Capitals may be battling some fatigue Thursday with the second game of the back-to-back.

MARCH 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Edmonton Oilers' Skinner fires up highlight reel to stave off Ovechkin Stuart Skinner stoned Capitals powerhouse Alex Ovechkin to recover from early stumble.

MARCH 14, 2024 • EDMONTONJOURNAL.COM

Connor McMichael - Strikes on man advantage McMichael scored a goal on his only shot in Wednesday's 7-2 loss to the Oilers.

Impact McMichael tied the game 2-2 on a power play midway through the opening period, snapping home a rebound off Stuart Skinner for his second goal on the man advantage this season. The 23-year-old McMichael had gone scoreless in six games prior to Wednesday, though he's seen consistent usage in Washington's top six and on the power play. He's up to 13 goals and 25 points through 62 games this season.

MARCH 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Darcy Kuemper - Gives up seven in Edmonton Kuemper gave up seven goals on 37 shots in Wednesday's 7-2 loss to the Oilers.

Impact It was a brutal night for Kuemper in his first start since Feb. 26. Edmonton scored three times in the opening frame and twice in the subsequent two periods, sticking the 33-year-old netminder with the loss. Kuemper falls to 13-13-3 on the season with an .890 save percentage and 3.29 GAA. Charlie Lindgren is expected to be back in net Thursday when the Caps visit Seattle.

MARCH 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Seattle looks to stop home slide in matchup with Washington

The Seattle Kraken are looking to stop their three-game home slide with a victory against the Washington Capitals

MARCH 14, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Capitals' pivotal road trip continues with punishing loss in Edmonton The Capitals are unable to match the Oilers’ speed as their backslide continues with a 7-2 blowout loss.

MARCH 14, 2024 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Zach Hyman scores the natural hat trick as Oilers drub Capitals 7-2 Zach Hyman had a natural hat trick and the Edmonton Oilers rolled to a 7-2 victory over the Washington Capitals

MARCH 14, 2024 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM